US Independence Day Celebrations Mark 195th Anniversary
The nation observes its 195th birthday on July 4 with public events and national pride, as countdowns begin toward the 200th anniversary and the approaching year 1984.
01 Jul 1971
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1971
Page
1
The nation observes its 195th birthday on July 4 with public events and national pride, as countdowns begin toward the 200th anniversary and the approaching year 1984.
Mrs. W. T. Bland Jr. leads Mount Dora Youth Concert Committee in a four-Saturday October film fest to fund the Florida Symphony Orchestra visit for local students. Films include Kim Little Women Heidi and Ivanhoe featuring Errol Flynn Margaret O Brien Shirley Temple and Elizabeth Taylor. The effort also aims to attract the Royal School of Dance ballet Suitcase Exhibits from Central Florida Museum and possibly a play. Volunteers are urged to contact Mrs Bland.
Mount Dora Lions Club outlines new leadership for 1971 72 with officers and directors named. Seated are Charles Querin 2nd Vice President Joe Desrochers 3rd Vice President Stewart Pike President and Sam Shirey Treasurer. Back row lists Melvin Doppler 1st Vice President Leonard Dyer Secretary Tracey Kramer One Year Director Phil Ritter Two Year Director David Marshall Tail Twister and Jack Pease Assistant Tail Twister.
Jim Waldron publisher of The Mount Dora Topic sells the paper to economist and editor A M Liveright effective July 1. Liveright, former Commerce Department official, is Swarthmore and Johns Hopkins educated and resides with his wife Audrey in Mount Dora with two children. Waldron and his wife plan focus on The Voice of South Marion weekly.
Mt Dora Chapter 103 OES held its final meeting before summer recess at the Masonic Temple on Thursday June 24. Worthy Matron Elenor Sammons and Worthy Patron Raymond Elliott presided. A brief business session preceded a recess and a gathering of Masonic members. Sammons delivered a concise message about the bond of friendship between the two organizations.
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